Join us! We’re recruiting a Fundraising Officer

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and detail-minded individual who is committed to women’s empowerment to join our Fundraising and Partnerships team as a Fundraising Officer.

Disclaimer: Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. All applicants must have the full legal right to work in the UK as the Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time.  

About the role 

We are looking for a Fundraising Officer to join our Fundraising and Partnerships team and help grow income from individual donors, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. Working closely with the Head of Principal Donors, you will coordinate donor engagement activities, events, trips and communications, and keep our fundraising systems, data and processes accurate, efficient and well managed, directly supporting our mission to help women entrepreneurs thrive.

This is a hands-on role at the operational heart of our fundraising. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and takes pride in getting the details right, adaptable, resourceful and committed to making sure nothing falls through the cracks. You will work with colleagues across the Foundation and maintain our CRM and the processes that underpin successful fundraising.

For full information on this role, please download the job pack here. 

What we offer you 

• A package of 28 days of annual leave (including three that must be taken during the festive break).
• An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
• A positive, supportive and collaborative culture and leadership style. We encourage teamwork and open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
• A focus on personal wellbeing and happiness, with regular team-building activities and line manager meetings that support your development as well as your personal wellbeing.

About us 

The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women works with women entrepreneurs in low and middle income countries. We work together to enable women entrepreneurs to reach their potential. We are committed to eliminating the global gender gap in entrepreneurship and creating a future where women entrepreneurs thrive.

Since our inception in 2008, we have supported over 320,000 women to start and grow successful micro, small and medium-sized businesses in 120 countries.

Training, mentoring, networking, and collaboration are at the heart of our work, deploying technology innovatively to reach and connect with more women worldwide. Our approach opens doors for women entrepreneurs to networks, finance, new markets, investments and opportunities.

As a result, women create a future for themselves, their families, and their communities. In turn, they contribute to more robust economies, global gender equality and a thriving entrepreneurial sector.

How to apply 

To apply, please download the Job Pack here and send us the following:  

• Covering letter addressing relevant experience for the role against the criteria outlined in the Job Pack above (one A4 page maximum).
• Current CV (two A4 pages maximum). 

Please send your application, or any questions you have, to recruitment@cherieblairfoundation.org with the subject line ‘Fundraising Officer’ by 09:00 GMT, Tuesday 1 December 2026. 

We value diversity and welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, gender, colour, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief. Please let us know if you have any access requirements that you would like us to be aware of during this process. All applicants should already have the right to work in the UK as the Foundation does not offer sponsorship at this time.

Interviews will take place on 9 or 10 December, with a potential final stage meeting during the week of 14 December.

For information purposes, we request that you complete the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) monitoring form when you submit your application. This is not mandatory but supports the Foundation with its EDI goals and objectives. All information is private, and we abide by stringent GDPR and data processing management systems. Please click here to complete the form. 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.  

Thank you for your interest in the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women. We look forward to receiving your application.